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“The Motorcycle Diaries,” a New York Times bestseller, is an illuminating diary of Che Guevara’s journey to explore the Latin American continent. Introduced by Walter Salles, the renowned filmmaker behind the cinematic adaptation of this memoir, this edition also showcases 24 pages of photos captured by Che himself.
Embarking on his travels in 1952, Che, then a medical student, navigates through Latin America on a vintage Norton motorcycle with his companion, Alberto Granado, a biochemist. This book brilliantly encapsulates the youthful optimism and belief in the potential of humanity to strive towards justice, peace, and happiness.
Following the release of the emotionally-charged film adaptation in 2004, directed by Walter Salles, the book achieved international acclaim and secured a coveted spot on the New York Times bestseller list.
This edition, enriched with an introduction by Salles, includes a wealth of new content compiled for the 2004 edition, coinciding with the film’s release. This treasure trove of new material includes 24 pages of previously unpublished photos by Che, insightful notes, and comments by Aleida Guevara March, Che’s wife. Furthermore, it features a comprehensive introduction by the esteemed Cuban author, Cintio Vitier.
Eduardo Galeano eloquently summarizes this journey as, “Ernesto Guevara in search of adventure, America, and Che. In this journey, solitude turned into solidarity, and ‘I’ became ‘we.’”
January Magazine reflects on the evolving tone of Guevara’s narrative, noting, “As the journey progresses, Guevara’s voice seems to deepen, to darken, influenced by what he witnesses. He remains poetic, but he comments on his surroundings with a newfound awareness of their social and political implications.”
Walter Salles, the director of the film adaptation, perceives this narrative as a tale of a young man, Che, “falling in love with a continent and finding his